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Injury report: Good news for New England

Today’s injury report has a lot of changes from late last week, but overall, excepting Preston Burpo‘s status, they’re positive ones for the Revolution.

WhileBurpohas been downgraded to out as expected and required by the injury he sustained on Saturday night and the subsequent surgery to treat it, Matt Reis has been upgraded from the same distinction for the first time all season. The keeper is listed as doubtful, clearing the way for his return. Reis’s return to New England will bear serious watching in the next few weeks; it’s not unrealistic to think he’ll be suited up against Seattle, though Bobby Shuttleworth will definitely be drawing the start.

Emmanuel Osei and Kevin Alston are each listed as probable. This is a rise in status for Osei, who’s been battling a foot injury since mid-April. Alston suffered a small injury against the Red Bulls but practiced in full today and did not leave Saturday’s match with any issues. Expect him to play. Cory Gibbs has been upgraded to questionable after missing the match against New York. He said Saturday night that he will play the Sounders. If all of this holds true, the Revolution would be able to employ a defense of Seth Sinovic-Gibbs-Osei-Alston for the first time since April 17. When Darrius Barnes, still listed as out, finds himself healthy, the Revolution will have five strong defenders, and Pat Phelan and Chris Tierney can also fill in on the backline as needed (as can Khano Smith and Joseph Niouky in a pinch).

Two midfielders — Nico Colaluca and Mike Videira — are listed as questionable. This is an upgrade for Colaluca, who was out against New York. Videira remains in the same spot he was on Friday’s report.

Kheli Dube is questionable, which is the most discouraging piece of news to come out of the report. Dube strained his hamstring against New York, which may be reason for his substitution. If Dube can’t go, Edgaras Jankauskas may draw the start, Marko Perovic may be slotted up front alongside Zack Schilawski with Zak Boggs taking Perovic’s spot on the wing, or the Revolution may flip back to the 4-5-1 they employed for much of May.